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GL07 DXU

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,032 mi
Last recorded163,032 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 DXU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 163,032 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi slightly deterioted

front arm bushes worn (both)

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2018 163,032 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi slightly deterioted

front arm bushes worn (both)

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 152,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,638 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,439 miles

both rear and offside front tyres wearing on edges

front exhaust flexi loose, but not leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear seat belt not inspected child seat fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2014 116,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air filter housing insecure

offside rear seat belt not inspected child seat fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2013 111,282 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 111,282 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Center rear seat belt stalk missing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 103,746 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 103,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 93,115 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 93,115 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet not closing fully

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,496 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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GL07 DXU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 83,012 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL07 DXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL07 DXU registered?

GL07 DXU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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